The fourth season of You Can Dance: Po prostu tańcz!. The dancers compete to win PLN 100,000 and a 3-month scholarship in dance school Broadway Dance Center, but first they have to go through auditions. Later, 36 contestants do the workshops abroad – this season in Lisbon, Portugal. This seasons on choreography camp special guest choreographer was Laurie Ann Gibson. From sixteen people, two dancers are eliminated in each episode, to the final episode that features the two contestants. The show is hosted by Kinga Rusin. The judges are Agustin Egurrola, Michał Piróg and Weronika Marczuk-Pazura. It premiered on 4 March 2009. Anna Kapera was announced as the winner on 5 June 2009.
Auditions Season Background Song: Poker Face – Lady Gaga Open auditions for this season were held in the following locations: Wrocław Kraków Gdańsk Białystok Warsaw
The song during Sneek Peeks at the end of the episode is Just Lose It – Eminem
Top 36 dancers During the auditions judges picked 36 dancers. These dancers were taking part in choreography camp in Lisboa, Portugal.
City DancerAge Style Number of dancers Number oftop 16 dancersWrocław Mieszko Wiśniewski19 Hip-Hop/Jazz73 Julia Żytko16 Hip-Hop/JazzJurij Żurajew24BallroomMateusz Agiejczyk22BreakdanceBrajan Poniatowski19ContemporaryMarika Netzel17Hip-HopKrzysztof Kulling17Hip-HopKrakówŁukasz Zięba17Contemporary95Barbara Zielińska24Modern/SalsaAnna Kasprzak23ContemporaryPaweł Olewiński20ContemporaryJakub Werel19Hip-Hop/Dancehall/VoughingAdrianna Piechówka17BallroomKaja Kudełko16Hip-HopŁukasz SzotkoHip-HopSylwia DymekHip-HopGdańskMichalina Twarowska19Hip-Hop/Salsa41Sylwia Jarzyńska17ContemporaryEwa Radew18JazzMaksymilian Hać17Hip-Hop/PoppingBiałystokRafał Kabungwe19Ballroom/Hip-Hop64Eliza Kindziuk17ContemporaryAnna Kapera25BalletPiotr Jeznach19Hip-HopAdrian Wilczko21BallroomPiotr DąbrowskiBallroomWarsawPaweł Kulik24Breakdance/Contemporary103Martyna "Majka" Majak22JazzKlaudia "Jadżka" Koruba22Hip-HopPaulina Figińska17ContemporaryMagdalena Grzela25BallroomKrystian Waszkiewicz19BreakdanceAnna Szymoniak23Jazz/PopJakub Konieczny20Ballroom/JazzPiotr AbramowiczHip-HopKatarzyna Wach19BalletTotal number of tickets to Lisbona 36
These dancers were shown only in youcandance.tvn.pl website extras. These dancers weren't shown anywhere. These dancers earned the tickets after choreography round.
Returning Dancers This season there were some returning dancers, who were trying their chances last seasons.
Dancer Age Style Previous attempt(s) This season ResultMieszko Wiśniewski19Hip-Hop/JazzSeason 3; Top 36Top 16Julia Żytko16Hip-Hop/JazzSeason 2; AuditionTop 4Krzysztof Kulling17Hip-HopSeason 3; Audition (Choreography Round)Final Choreography roundBarbara Zielińska24Modern/SalsaSeason 2; Final Choreography round (Dance for live)Top 16Adrianna Piechówka17BallroomSeason 3; Final Choreography round (Dance for live)Top 12Ewa Radew18JazzSeason 2; Top 36Final Choreography roundRafał Kabungwe19Hip-Hop/BallroomSeason 1; Top 50Top 10Anna Kapera25BalletSeason 1; Audition (Choreography round)WinnerPiotr Jeznach19Hip-HopSeason 3; Audition (Choreography round)Top 4Paweł Kulik24Breakdance/ContemporarySeason 3; Final Choreography roundTop 6Anna Szymoniak23Jazz/PopSeason 1; Top 50Top 14
Choreography Camp (Lizbona) week Judges: Agustin Egurrola, Weronika Marczuk-Pazura, Michał Piróg
Task/styleMusicChoreographer(s)Hip-HopI Don't Like The Look of It – Da BackwudzFilip CzeszykSalsaMagalenha – Sergio MendezJoanna Szokalska & Brian van der KustBreakdanceSqueeze Me – Kraak & SmaakOmar "Roxrite" DelgadoModern UndergroundInvaders Must Die – The ProdigyThierry VergerFinal ChoreographyLove Game – Lady GagaLaurie Ann Gibson
Eliminations during Choreography Camp
Dancers were practising choreographies during first three days of the Camp. Then there were no cuts, judges gave some dancers, who didn't handle the choreographies well yellow cards, second yellow equals red card. After rehearsals contestants performed only in chosen by choreographer style, then judges made cuts. After these cuts remaining contestants moved to Final Choreography round with special guest star Laurie Ann Gibson
Cuts after first round: Marika Netzel, Anna Kasprzak, Paulina Figińska, Mateusz Agiejczyk, Sylwia Jarzyńska, Krystian Waszkiewicz, Brajan Poniatowski, Paweł Olewiński, Sylwia Dymek, Adrian Wilczko, Katarzyna Wach, Łukasz Szotko, Piotr Dąbrowski. Cuts after Final Choreography round: Anna Szymoniak, Piotr Abramowicz, Ewa Radew, Krzysztof Kulling, Magdalena Grzela. Cuts after dancing for live: Michalina Twarowska, Martyna Majak, Jakub Konieczny.
Anna Szymoniak was cut after Final Choreography round, but because of low level solos at dancing for live she was asked to perform her solo, and she moved to the top 16.
Top 16 Contestants
Women FinalistAgeHome TownDance SpecialtyElimination date Anna Kapera 25 Trzcianka Ballet Winner Julia Żytko 16 Jastrzębie-Zdrój Hip-Hop 27 May 2009 Klaudia "Jadźka" Koruba 22 Koszalin Hip-Hop/Dancehall 20 May 2009 Eliza Kindziuk 17 Siedlce Contemporary/Jazz 13 May 2009 Kaja Kudełko 16 Kraków Hip-Hop 6 May 2009 Adrianna Piechówka 18 Wieliczka Ballroom 29 April 2009 Anna Szymoniak 24 Łódź Jazz 22 April 2009 Barbara Zielińska 24 Warsaw Salsa/Contemporary 8 April 2008
Men FinalistAgeHome TownDance SpecialtyElimination date Łukasz Zięba 18 Kraków Jazz/Contemporary Runner-up Piotr Jeznach 20 Mońki Hip-Hop 27 May 2009 Paweł Kulik 24 Otwock Breakdance 20 May 2009 Jakub Werel 18 Gdańsk Hip-Hop/Dancehall 13 May 2009 Rafał Kabungwe 19 Olsztyn Hip-Hop/Ballroom 6 May 2009 Maksymilian Hać 17 Łódź Hip-Hop/Popping 29 April 2009 Jurij Żurajew 24 Kyiv, Ukraine Ballroom 22 April 2009 Mieszko Wiśniewski 19 Poznań Hip-Hop/Jazz 8 April 2009
Elimination chart + Key:FemaleMale Bottom 3 Couples Eliminated Did not performdue to injury Withdrew Winner Runner-up
Week:04/0804/2204/2905/0605/1305/2005/2706/05ContestantResultFinalTop 2Anna Kapera Btm 3WINNERŁukasz Zięba Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 3 Runner-upTop 4Piotr JeznachElimJulia Żytko Btm 3 Btm 3Top 6Paweł Kulik Btm 3 Btm 3ElimKlaudia "Jadźka" Koruba Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 3Top 8Jakub Werel Btm 3ElimEliza Kindziuk Btm 3Top 10Rafał Kabungwe Btm 3 Btm 3ElimKaja Kudełko Btm 3Top 12Maksymilian Hać Btm 3 Btm 3ElimAdrianna PiechówkaTop 14Jurij ŻurajewElimAnna Szymoniak Btm 3Top 16Mieszko WiśniewskiElimBarbara Zielińska
Performance nights
Week 1: Top 16 (8 April 2009)
Group Dance: Deep Inside — Masters at Work/I Don't Like The Look of This – Da Backwudz (House/Hip-Hop; Choreographer: Filip Czeszyk) Guest Dancers: Maciej "Gleba Florek & Anna Bosak, Artur Ciecórski & Katarzyna Kubalska, Wioletta Fiuk & Gabriel Piotrowski (Finalists of previous series) – Freedom – George Michael Rafał "Roofi" Kamiński, Ida Nowakowska, Natalia Madejczyk, Anna Bosak, Maria Foryś Maciej "Gleba" Florek, Artur Ciecórski, Wioletta Fiuk – Yahiii, Yahaiieee – Magda Miton & Afromental/Fight For Your Life – Afromental & Andy Stewlocks Ninvall Top 16 Couple dances: CoupleStyleMusicChoreographer(s)ResultsAnna KaperaJurij ŻurajewBroadwaySpider-Man – Michael BubléJacek WazelinSafeJakub WerelKaja KudełkaDance hallHit The Floor – Big Ali & DollarmanMaria Foryś (season 1)SafeBarbara ZielińskaMieszko WiśniewskiSalsaBaila — Jennifer LopezKonrad DąbskiBoth EliminatedJulia ŻytkoPiotr JeznachHip-HopGotta Work — AmerieRafał "Roofi" Kamiński (season 1)SafeEliza KindziukŁukasz ZiębaJazzSober — PinkPiotr JagielskiSafeKlaudia "Jadźka" KorubaMaksymilian HaćLockingSpecial Feelings – P.DiddyKrzysztof MazurBottom 3Adrianna PiechówkaRafał KabungweJiveThe Boy Does Nothing — Alesha DixonJoanna SzokalskaSafeAnna SzymoniakPaweł KulikModern UndergroundCall Me When You're Sober – EvanescenceThierry VergerBottom 3 Bottom 3 Couples solos: DancerStyleMusicResultBarbara ZielińskaJazzI Write Sins Not Tragedies — Panic! at the DiscoEliminatedMieszko WiśniewskiHip-Hop/JazzLove Lockdown — Kanye WestEliminatedKlaudia "Jadźka" KorubaHip-HopGimmie The Light – Sean PaulSafeMaksymilian HaćPoppingStronger — Kanye WestSafeAnna SzymoniakJazzGenie 2.0 – Christina AguileraSafePaweł KulikBreakdanceTainted Love — Marilyn MansonSafe Eliminated: Barbara Zielińska Mieszko Wiśniewski
Week 2: Top 14 (22 April 2009)
Group Dance: Sorry (remix) — Madonna (Modern Jazz; Choreographer: Katarzyna Kizior) Top 14 Couple dances: CoupleStyleMusicChoreographer(s)ResultsKaja KudełkoPaweł KulikHip-HopDead and Gone – T.I. ft. Justin TimberlakeFedrerica NeclerioSafeAnna KaperaaPiotr JeznachSalsaSalsa Y Sabor – Tito PuenteKonrad DąbskiSafeAdrianna PiechówkaJakub WerelWackingXR2 — M.I.A.Federica NeclerioSafeEliza KindziukŁukasz ZiembaModern JazzBrazen — Skunk AnansieKatarzyna KizorSafeAnna SzymonakRafał KabungwePopPoker Face — Lady GagaMaria Foryś (season 1)Szymoniak EliminatedKlaudia "Jadżka" KorubaJurij ŻurajewJazzGotta Be Somebody – NickelbackNatalia Madejczyk (season 1)Żurajew EliminatedJulia ŻytkoMaksymilian HaćQuickstepI Don't Feel Like Dancin' – Scissor SisterMaciej ZakliczyńskiBottom 3 Bottom 3 Couples solos: DancerStyleMusicResultAnna SzymoniakJazzSmells Like Teen Spirit — NirvanaEliminatedRafał KabungweHip-HopA Milli – Lil WayneSafeKlaudia "Jadżka" KorubaHip-HopBad Man – Missy ElliottSafeJurij ŻurajewJazzJames Bond Theme – MobyEliminatedJulia ŻytkoHip-HopI Luv U – Dizzie RascalSafeMaksymilan HaćHip-hopUltimate Satisfaction — LudacrisSafe Eliminated: Anna Szymoniak Jurij Żurajew
Week 3: Top 12 (29 April 2009)
Group Dance: Show Me Love (Safari mix) — Mobin Masters & Robin S & Karina Chavez (Hip-Hop; Choreographer: Gabriel Francisco) Top 10 Couple dances: CoupleStyleMusicChoreographer(s)ResultsAdrianna PiechówkaMaksymilian HaćHip-hop (New Style)Stronger – Kanye WestGabriel FranciscoBoth EliminatedEliza KindziukPiotr JeznachCha-Cha-ChaGet The Party Started – Shirley BasseyMariusz OlszewskiSafeKlaudia "Jadźka" KorubaPaweł KulikContemporaryTrudno Kochać — KayahMariusz OlszewskiSafeAnna KaperaŁukasz ZiębaRock & RollAu szalalala – Shakin'DudiJacek GumiennyBottom 3Kaja KudełkoRafał KabungweJazzBroken Strings – James Morrison & Nelly FurtadoPaweł MichnoBottom 3Julia ŻytkoJakub WerelModern JazzBreathe Me – SiaGeneviève Dorion-CoupalSafe Bottom 3 Couples solos: DancerStyleMusicResultAdrianna PiechówkaRumbaYou Make It Real – James MorrisonEliminatedMaksymilian HaćHip-hop(New Style)Everyone Nose — N.E.R.D.EliminatedAnna KaperaContemporaryBetter Days — AyọSafeŁukasz ZiębaJazz24 – JemSafeKaja KudełkoHip-hop (New Style)Yeah Yeah – Bodyrox ft. LucianaSafeRafał KabungweHip-hopKiss Kiss — Chris Brown ft. T-PainSafe Eliminated: Adrianna Piechówka Maksymilian Hać
Week 4: Top 10 (6 May 2009)
Group Dance: Cloud Nine — Evanescence (Contemporary; Choreographer: Mariusz Olszewski) Top 10 Couple Dances: CoupleStyleMusicChoreographer(s)ResultsKaja KudełkoŁukasz ZiębaArgentine TangoCell Block Tango – Chicago soundtrackPiotr WożniakKudełko EliminatedJulia ŻytkoPiotr JeznachModern JazzOut of my Mind – James BluntKatarzyna KiziorSafeEliza KindziukRafał KabungweOldschool Hip-hopPush Up – The FreestylersDiana Staniszewska (season 1)Kabungwe EliminatedKlaudia "Jadźka" KorubaJakub WerelRumbaWhy – Annie LennoxMariusz OlszewskiBottom 3Anna KaperaPaweł KulikStreet JazzPray 4 Love – Afromental & Andy StwelocksNatalia Madejczyk (season 1)Safe Bottom 3 Couples solos: DancerStyleMusicResultKaja KudełkoHip-Hop (New Style)O Saya – M.I.A.EliminatedŁukasz ZiębaJazzIt's A Man's Man's Man's World — SealSafeEliza KindziukJazzBlack Cat – Janet JacksonSafeRafał KabungweHip-hopPlaying With Fire — Lil Wayne & BettyWightEliminatedKlaudia "Jadźka" KorubaHip-hopWanna Be Startin' Something 2008 – Michael Jackson & AkonSafeJakub WerelVougingSpitfire – The ProdigySafe Eliminated*: Kaja Kudełko Rafał Kabungwe
Week 5: Top 8 (13 May 2009)
Group Dances: